Honestly air conditioner could have been the best solution especially if you are in a place where trees are not planted.
I love your use of the past conditional statement "could have been."
With the hike in fuel price and the never ending madness on regular display by the DisCos, how many people in the country have access to power to turn on the AC? That's even if one is available.
Hopefully, the rain will start pouring on a regular basis very soon to quell the ravaging heat.